A JOURNEY to Montana geology
SUMMER 2025 CAMAS TOURS
The Camas Prairie Ripples, located 12 miles north of Perma, Montana, appear as prominent ridges 15 to 50 feet high, 100 to 250 feet wide, and from 300 feet to a half-mile long – the largest ripples on earth. This is a longer Tour with many stops that include geological formations at the South End of Flathead Lake at the Polson Moraine and a trip up the mountain behind the Buffalo Preserve that is the overlook North to the expanse of Glacier Lake Missoula. A beautiful introduction to Montana! Booking Now!
Three DAY TOUR TO LIBBY FALLS, EUREKA, CHIEF CLIFF
Fossils, folds, and very old – the Kootenai Falls geology is composed of metamorphic (quartzite) and sedimentary (limestone) rocks of the Belt Su-pergroup. These 1.5 billion year old rocks contain excellently preserved mud chips, salt casts, and ripple marks that signify an ancient shallow sea. The area also offers impressive views of folded rock layers north of the river and in the road cut along Highway 2. Slight folds in the underlying geology are responsible for the dramatic stair-step-like waterfall.
MISSION MTS. FLATHEAD RIVER
The Mission Mountains and the Beauty of the South End of the Flathead Valley include the NinePipes Wildlife Refuge and the Spectacular Mission Range. A trip that demands Exploration back along the Flathead River White Cliffs of Moraine Sediments along the Flathead River. You will see the entire Valley with a visit to the Hot Springs of your choice. This will be created out of your price range and your interests. Geology and Water. Where our best views and scenery are always AMAZING.
HOT SPRINGS EXPLORATION
This summer I am offering a full day tour of the Camas Prairie. Many know about the Giant Ripples but few have seen this area in person. I can accommodate up to 4 people and offer a lecture and transportation for $50 per person. You pay any extras.
If you would like to join me I will book every Monday for the next Saturday. These are short tours specifically through the Little Bitteroot Valley and Camas Prairie in Hot Springs, Montana.
TWO MEDICINE to GATE OF THE ROCKIES Late summer 2025
FOUR DAY TOUR TWO MEDICINE GATES OF THE ROCKIES
This YEAR 2025 will will meet in GLACIER PARK and travel South to the GATES OF THE ROCKIES. We cover about 300 miles of scenery along the FRONT RANGE Staying at the spectacular Two Medicine Campground for ONE NIGHT. There we explore the amazing Geology that will leave you Breathless with the Native Two Medicine Falls and a short hike ! This TOUR includes Transportation and tour guide books. This is an ALL INCLUSIVE TRIP and the next day head for BYRUM Montana with a STOP at the DINOSAUR MUSEUM.. NEXT DAY WE continue south to the Gates of the Rockies and an amazing Boat Tour on the Missouri River. All Expenses for food and Lodging are the CLIENTS Responsibility Allow 30 days ahead for RESERVATIONS. If you want to stay at Lodging in GLACIER PARK or Near the DINOSAUR CENTER I can Make reservations and change the itinerary to suit your needs. Will pick you up at the Glacier International Airport or Bozeman Terminal or in Missoula. Add a full day of travel to return to one of these Airports.
This includes a GUIDE NOTEBOOK and discussion of these points with stops where I will explain the Very Informative Geology of the TWO MEDICINE AREA. Heading South down the EASTERN SIDE of the CONTINENTAL DIVIDE we will stop at the EGG MOUNTAIN viewpoint and the Dinosaur Museum in CHOTEAU MT with KID friendly exhibits.. and Views of the EAST SIDE of the ROCKIES. All of these way-points can be custom arranged as to interest!
THE CAMAS PRAIRIE GEOLOGY TWO DAY TOUR- YOUR SCHEDULE
TWO DAY TOUR Starts and ends at CAMAS ORGANIC MARKET Cafe
This TOUR includes TWO DAYS OF TRANSPORTATION starting and ending in HOT SPRINGS, MONTANA and we cover about 200 miles of scenery. You can travel with me (+3) or bring your own vehicle. $100 each day per person includes Tour only. Stay in Hot Springs at the Alameda Resort first night and in Polson for the next night at Red Lion Inn & Suites.
This includes a GUIDE NOTEBOOK and discussion of these points with stops where I will explain the Very Informative Geology of the Great Glacier Lake Missoula and how during the end of the Last Ice Age water broke through an ICE DAM at Clark Fork Idaho in a catastrophic flood. The vast quantity of water draining this lake created RIPPLES.. like on a Sea Shore except 50 Feet high RIPPLES seen from above. A close up view of recent Geology.
The first morning we meet at the Camas Cafe, some Espresso or Tea we will take off and get to St Ignatius by about 2pm. The next day we will visit the Flathead Lake Drainage points and the huge mounds of White Earth or Silt and look at the beauty and color of the hillside herds of Buffalo and Nine Pipes Wildlife Refuge. Or we can return via Flathead Lake.
Join Us
NINEPIPES WILDLIFE PRESERVE PROJECT
This is a stunning Area that can be seen by your vehicle with the maps and direction and the tour book provided. I sell this as a guided tour to the Nine Pipes Area. Manto get out and watch the Birds that are Residents and Migratory Species. This is a new idea in terms of capturing pictures and ideas for Tours. Tour Da